Reports claimed Aussie tried to stop Spaniard from taking India job
Charlesworth denies disuading Brasa
New Delhi, PTI:
Former Technical Advisor to Indian hockey Ric Charlesworth on Tuesday rubbished reports that he had tried to dissuade Spaniard Jose Brasa from accepting the Indian team’s chief coach’s job.
Charlesworth, who had a turbulent association with Indian hockey, admitted that Brasa did get in touch with him but he had never advised the Spaniard against travelling to India.
“The rumour is incorrect. Such reports, as always, are typical of some Indian media houses. Jose (Brasa) did contact me and I outlined some ideas as to how he should go about it…especially with his children, living circumstances, advice about the team and staff and such matters,” said Charlesworth.
“Of course, the fact that I have not yet been paid my dues was something he should know (it is public knowledge),” he added.
Charlesworth’s reaction came after some media reports quoted Brasa as saying that the Australian apparently tried to dissuade him from going to India narrating his own experience of dealing with the Union Sports Ministry and the Indian Olympic Association (IOA).
However, Charlesworth wished Brasa on his new assignment and hoped that the Spaniard could achieve greater heights with the Indian team and revive the eight-time Olympic champions’ sagging fortune.
“I hope Jose can help India do this. I wish him well. Given its resources India should dominate the world.”